Evolution Risk Assurance Continues to Sponsor Hartlepool United

Hartlepool United is delighted to announce that Evolution Risk Assurance has renewed and expanded its longstanding partnership with the Club, becoming Official First Team Travel Sponsor ahead of the 2026/27 season.

As part of the partnership, Evolution Risk Assurance branding will feature prominently across the Men’s First Team travelwear throughout the 2026/27 campaign.

A valued supporter of Pools for a number of years, the renewed agreement represents another significant endorsement of the Club’s long-term vision and continued progress both on and off the pitch.

The partnership also marks a new chapter for Evolution Risk Assurance following its move into the internationally recognised Gexcon Group, which is backed by Longship Ventures.  

With both Evolution Risk Assurance and Longship branding set to feature on the First Team travelwear, the renewed agreement reflects a shared commitment to Pools, the town and the wider community.

Founded in Hartlepool, Evolution Risk Assurance is an industry-leading risk management software developer and emergency response consultancy.

It works across the globe with some of the world’s largest organisations to push the boundaries of innovation in risk management, operational safety, crisis management, immersive training, and incident response.

Since first partnering with Hartlepool United in 2019 Evolution Risk Assurance has demonstrated a strong commitment to both the Club and the town.

This approach closely aligns with Longship Ventures’ focus on supporting ambitious businesses with strong regional identities and long-term growth potential.

Hartlepool’s proud industrial and maritime heritage also creates a natural connection with Longship, whose experience spans coastal communities across Norway.

Kevin Boffy, Managing Director / CEO at Evolution Risk Assurance, said: “Hartlepool United has been an important partner for us over a number of years, so we are delighted to strengthen that relationship ahead of the 2026/27 season.

“From the very beginning, this partnership has meant far more to us than sponsorship. Hartlepool United is a club that sits at the heart of the town and means a great deal to so many people across the community.

“This is an exciting new chapter for Evolution Risk Assurance and, following our recent move into the Gexcon Group, it was important to us to reaffirm our support for both the Club and Hartlepool itself.

“We firmly believe strong businesses and strong communities go hand in hand. Supporting organisations with deep local roots and strong identity remains incredibly important to us.

“Hartlepool is a town with enormous pride and character, and we are proud to continue supporting the Club, its supporters, and the wider community in the years ahead.

The renewal of Evolution Risk Assurance’s partnership continues a positive period of commercial growth for Pools ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Since the takeover of the Club by Landon Smith, Hartlepool United has continued to strengthen its commercial partnership portfolio, with a number of new agreements already secured, while further partnerships and commercial developments are set to be announced in the coming weeks.

The Club’s growing commercial progress reflects a clear focus on building strong relationships with businesses that share the ambition and long-term vision for the Club.

Rose Stoker, Operations & Commercial Director at Hartlepool United, said: “We are delighted that Evolution Risk Assurance has renewed and expanded its support for Hartlepool United ahead of the 2026/27 season by becoming Official First Team Travel Sponsor.

“Evolution have been fantastic supporters of the Club for a number of years and I would like to place on record our sincere thanks for their continued loyalty, backing, and belief in what we are building at Hartlepool United.

“The growth of our commercial portfolio in recent months reflects the progress being made across the Club, and it is important to us that we continue building relationships with businesses that genuinely share our ambition and long-term vision.

“This is an exciting time for Evolution Risk Assurance following their recent move into the Gexcon Group, and it is fantastic to see their support for both the Club and the wider community continue to grow.

“Strong partnerships are central to the future of Hartlepool United, and we are proud to continue working alongside a business that shares our belief in the potential of the Club and the town.”